Big 12 Championship: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Texas Longhorns Pick

Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-3 SU, 7-5 ATS) take on the Texas Longhorns (11-1, 6-5-1) in a high-stakes Big 12 championship game on Saturday at JerryWorld. The Longhorns are eyeing their first conference championship since 2009 and potentially a College Football Playoff spot, while the Cowboys, with long odds at the start of the season, aim to spoil Texas’s plans.

Event Details:

Date/Time: noon ET Saturday, Dec. 2nd

Location: AT&T Stadium

TV: ABC

CFB Betting Odds: OSU +14.5 /UT -14.5

Money Line: Oklahoma St. +440 /Tex -610

Over/Under: 55.5

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Big 12 Championship Betting Odds

Opening at -14 for Texas, early betting shifted the line to -14.5, with the total also moving up to 55.5. Sagarin’s ratings suggest a tighter line at 13 points.

Big 12 Championship Game Betting Preview

Oklahoma State, surpassing expectations, secured their championship spot with a dramatic double-overtime win against BYU. The Cowboys, initially struggling, rallied back to snatch victory. On the other side, Texas clinched their place with a dominant 57-7 win over Texas Tech, marking six consecutive victories since their loss to Oklahoma.

When examining common Big 12 opponents, Texas holds an edge over Oklahoma State in both SU and ATS metrics, with a significantly higher yardage differential.

Oklahoma State-Texas Recent History

While Texas leads the all-time series, Oklahoma State has had the upper hand in recent years, winning 9 of the last 13 encounters. Their latest clash saw a thrilling Cowboys comeback in Stillwater.

Totals Report

The total points for Cowboys games are evenly split this season, averaging 58 points, while Longhorns games have mostly stayed under, averaging 52 points.

Free College Football Betting Pick

Considering Texas’s statistical superiority, particularly on defense, and their stronger record against shared opponents, our pick leans towards Texas covering the spread. Drawing parallels with last week’s Oregon-Oregon State game, we foresee Texas, despite the seemingly high line, coming out ahead.